Digital transformation and applied AI for medium sized companies take center stage in Düsseldorf with DIKITALE. The 2027 edition targets small and medium enterprises with a mix of exhibition space, practical sessions and structured networking.
Practical information for DIKITALE 2027
DIKITALE takes place on 16 and 17 June 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf. The event schedule combines early networking with full-day sessions. Day one begins with a business breakfast at 08:00 followed by the exhibition and program from 09:00 to 18:30 and a network evening afterward. Day two opens with a business breakfast and runs from 08:00 to 17:30.
The format includes full catering, a large network evening with live music and an all-inclusive package for exhibitors and visitors. Tickets are available as single-day or two-day passes and include access to talks and workshops subject to availability.
Topics and exhibitor profile
Core topics include AI applications, sales and marketing, digital process management, digital workplace and home office, IT security, IT consulting, digital commerce, cloud solutions, hardware and software, AI-assisted robots, digital HR and funding for staff development. The event focuses on technology solutions tailored to the Mittelstand.
Exhibitors are curated to present practical implementations and sector-specific solutions. Names associated with the event and advisory board include Fujitsu, Sophos, IONOS and representatives from the German IT SME association.
Program and schedule highlights
The program blends presentations, workshops and roundtables. The Deutsche Mittelstands-Bund acts as program partner and shapes the content. Daily highlights include:
- Business breakfast from 08:00
- Exhibition with talks and workshops throughout the day
- Central lunch buffet from 12:00 to 14:00
- Network evening with dinner and live band on day one
Participants may receive certificates of attendance or completion when applicable. Detailed session schedules are published in spring 2027.
Commercial prospecting and networking at the show
If your goal is to generate leads among SMEs and decision makers, target messages by role. DIKITALE attracts CEOs, procurists, purchasing managers and heads of IT, logistics, sales, marketing, consulting, HR and legal. Keep messaging concise and focused on clear use cases.
Tactical recommendations for exhibitors and sales teams
- Present short, repeatable case studies that show measurable improvements for SMEs.
- Offer 20-minute demo slots to facilitate visitor attendance during the fair.
- Use the business breakfast and the network evening for informal meetings backed by included catering.
- Prepare sector-specific one-pagers for immediate follow-up.
Figures and organization
The organizers indicate a curated exhibitor list for 2027. The confirmed exhibitor count shows 15 stands and an advisory board made up of industry professionals and research centers. Advisory board members listed include Santosh Wadwa from Fujitsu, Sven Janssen from Sophos and Prof. Dr. Hans Uszkoreit from DFKI.
Closing note
For tech vendors and consultancies working with SMEs, DIKITALE 2027 is a venue to showcase replicable solutions and to secure commercial conversations in a concentrated timeframe. Plan demos, reserve 20-minute slots and use the network evening to warm leads before follow-up. Tickets, exhibitor inquiries and program updates are on the official site https://dikitale.de.
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